Also called Spanish oak or black oak, the scarlet oak is known for its brilliant autumn foliage. Scarlet oaks are fast-growing trees native to the Eastern United States. This tree can grow in a variety of soils, but seems to grow the best in the Ohio River Basin. The scarlet oak is a popular shade tree and is planted throughout the United States.
Autumn foliage
The scarlet oak's height ranges from 65 to 95 feet tall. The leaves of this tree are lobed, usually with seven to eleven lobes. Each lobe has 3-7 bristled teeth. In the spring and summer months, these leaves are a bright, glossy green. When fall arrives, the leaves become a bright scarlet, hence the name. The fruit of a scarlet oak, similar to a northern red oak, is an acorn. Acorns are not produced until the tree reaches the age of 20 years. Optimal acorn production begins at 50 years of age.
Humid regions are where the scarlet oak flourishes. Annual rainfall averages anywhere from 30 inches to 55 inches.This tree can also be planted in a wide variety of soils. The scarlet oak grows best on middle or upper slopes. A common elevation zone for this tree is 3,000 feet, but can reach a maximum elevation of 5,000 feet.
The scarlet oak's height ranges from 65 to 95 feet tall. The leaves of this tree are lobed, usually with seven to eleven lobes. Each lobe has 3-7 bristled teeth. In the spring and summer months, these leaves are a bright, glossy green. When fall arrives, the leaves become a bright scarlet, hence the name. The fruit of a scarlet oak, similar to a northern red oak, is an acorn. Acorns are not produced until the tree reaches the age of 20 years. Optimal acorn production begins at 50 years of age.
Humid regions are where the scarlet oak flourishes. Annual rainfall averages anywhere from 30 inches to 55 inches.This tree can also be planted in a wide variety of soils. The scarlet oak grows best on middle or upper slopes. A common elevation zone for this tree is 3,000 feet, but can reach a maximum elevation of 5,000 feet.
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